The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007 No. 183

Grading of councillors for remuneration arrangements

4.—(1) There are 4 grades of councillor in each local authority for the purposes of payment of remuneration to councillors, being–

(a) the Leader of the Council;

(b) the Civic Head;

(c) Senior Councillors; and

(d) Councillors.

(2) The Leader of the Council and the Civic Head cannot be the same person, for the purposes of payment of remuneration.